Cities With the Highest Cost of Living in Every U.S. State

Avg Yearly Salary: $67,640
Avg Monthly Cost of Living: $7,070

Limited housing and rising demand can make Laurel more costly than people might expect from a smaller town. Residents may need to travel for certain jobs, medical care, or major shopping, which adds fuel and vehicle expenses. Home maintenance and utility bills can also take a larger share of the household budget.

Delaware’s average yearly salary is higher than in many states, but it still equals only around $5,637 per month before taxes. That is about $1,433 less than Laurel’s estimated monthly cost. Once taxes are removed, saving money may be difficult for a household depending on just one average income.